算 (suàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 算 (suàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 算 (suàn) means "to calculate / to count". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 14 strokes and the radical ⺮.

Q: How do you write 算 stroke by stroke?

算 has 14 strokes. The radical is ⺮. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 算 and 等?

算 (suàn) and 等 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 算?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical ⺮. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 算?

Common words containing 算 include: 打算 (dǎ suàn) — to plan; to intend; 算了 (suàn le) — forget it / let it be; 计算 (jì suàn) — to calculate; to compute.

How to Write 算

The character 算 (suàn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺮ is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

算 is pronounced suàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to calculate / to count.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 算 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 算

打算 dǎ suàn

to plan; to intend

算了 suàn le

forget it / let it be

计算 jì suàn

to calculate; to compute

Example Sentences

你周末有什么打算？

nǐ zhōu mò yǒu shén me dǎ suàn

What are your plans for the weekend?

算了，我们别再说了。

suàn le wǒ men bié zài shuō le

Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore.

请计算一下总价格。

qǐng jì suàn yī xià zǒng jià gé

Please calculate the total price.

Similar Characters

等 děng

筋 jīn

筐 kuāng

Practice Writing 算 (suàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 算

What does 算 (suàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 算 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 算 and 等?

What mistakes do learners make writing 算?

What common words use 算?

How to Write 算 (suàn)